The Effect of Social Media on the Purchase Intention of Fake Brands: with the Mediating Role of Attitude and Lifestyle

The production, distribution, and consumption of deceptive and non-deceptive fake products, of reputable brands is one of the global trends which is expanding alarmingly. Unfortunately, the fake products by reputable brands are known as an alternative for original products and encourage consumers to purchase such products. Since different variables affect the purchase intention of fake brands, this study investigated the effect of social media on the purchase intention of fake brands. This study was applied in terms of objective and descriptive-survey in terms of nature. The statistical population included all consumers (users) of fake products living in Khorramabad. Of this population, a sample of 384 subjects was selected using the Cochran formula to answer the questionnaire. In addition, the hypotheses were tested using the structural equation technique and PLS software Finally, it was approved that social media had no direct affect the purchase intention of fake brands but had a significant positive effect on purchase intention indirectly (through attitude and lifestyle).